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PM’s address at the launch of Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation
“Music is a medium that makes us aware of our worldly duties and it also helps us transcend worldly attachments”
“Experience of Yoga Day has indicated that the world has benefited from Indian heritage and Indian music also has the capacity to stir the depth of the human mind”
“Every person in the world is entitled to know about, learn and get benefits of Indian music. It is our responsibility to take care of that”
“In today's era when technology’s influence is all pervasive, there should be technology and IT revolution in the field of music also”
“Today we are regenerating our centers of art and culture like Kashi”
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to Pandit Jasraj on the occasion of the Jayanti of the doyen of Indian Classical Music. The Prime Minister talked of the personification of immortal energy of music by Pandit Jasraj and lauded Durga Jasraj and Pandit Shaarang Dev for keeping alive the glorious legacy of the maestro. The Prime Minister was speaking at the launch of the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation via video conferencing.
The Prime Minister touched upon the vast knowledge imparted by the sages of Indian music tradition. Shri Modi said that the strength to feel the cosmic energy and ability to see music in the flow of universe is what makes Indian Classical music tradition so exceptional. “Music is a medium that makes us aware of our worldly duties and it also helps us transcend worldly attachments” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister praised Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation for their goal of preserving India’s rich heritage of art and culture. He asked the Foundation to focus on two key aspects of this age of technology. Firstly, he said that Indian Music should create its identity in this age of globalisation. He said that the experience of Yoga Day has indicated that the world has benefited from Indian heritage and Indian music also has the capacity to stir the depth of the human mind. “Every person in the world is entitled to know about, learn and get benefits of Indian music. It is our responsibility to take care of that”, he said.
Secondly, the Prime Minister said that in today's era when technology’s influence is all pervasive, there should be technology and IT revolution in the field of music also. He called for startups dedicated solely to music, based on Indian instruments and traditions.
He also dwelled on recent efforts to regenerate the centres of culture and art like Kashi. The Prime Minister said that India has shown the way to a secured future to the world through its faith in environment preservation and love for nature. “In this Indian journey of development along with heritage, ‘Sabka Prayas’ should be included”, he concluded.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visits Mumbai Port Trust, reviews projects
Mumbai, 3 September 2021
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visited Mumbai Port Trust and reviewed the projects. The Union Minister took stock of the infrastructure and upcoming projects at the Domestic Cruise Terminal of Mumbai Port Trust which caters to domestic tourists to Goa.
The Chairperson Shri Rajiv Jalota apprised regarding the salient features of the newly constructed 5th Oil berth, which is the largest berth in terms with a capacity of 22 MMTP, in all Major Ports catering to fully loaded Suez Max vessels and partly loaded VLCC. The project is completed and due for dedication to the nation.
The Minister was also apprised about other projects proposed and ongoing in the Port. The Executive Directors of BPCL and HPCL informed that the construction of 5th Oil berth has resulted in savings to the national exchequer to the tune of Rs.200 crores so far, due to avoidance of double handling.
Shri Sonowal appreciated the efforts of Mumbai Port Trust and particularly the reclamation using the excavated material of Mumbai Metro tunnel. He also visited the Suez Max tanker 'Nordac Moon' berthed at 5th Oil berth and interacted with the Master of the vessel. He also visited Domestic Cruise Terminal, Offshore Container Terminal, Lock gate, Dry dock and Mumbai International Cruise Terminal. Thereafter, he conducted a meeting with all Heads of Departments and with stakeholders.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Setting up of Control Room for monitoring problems arising from heavy rains impacting the operation of National Highways
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  has set up a Control Room in view of the onset of Monsoon. The Control Room shall be functional round the clock throughout the Monsoon season .
The Control Room has been set up to monitor the problems arising from heavy rains impacting the operation of National Highways in the country, viz., disruption of traffic, accidents due to poor visibility and potholes, water logging, road obstruction and landslides etc.
Dedicated teams have been deployed for Control Room duties which will include receiving calls from public as well as government agencies and monitoring electronic media platforms for monsoon related incidents pertaining to operation of National Highways. The teams have been mandated to coordinate with the concerned Regional Officers of MoRTH, NHAI and NHIDCL towards faster resolution of the issues pertaining to blockage or damage to National Highways.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Success Story - ESIC provides cashless and comprehensive medical care to its beneficiaries towards “Healthy Workforce – Prosperous India”
Smt. Premlata, wife of Sh. Sunil Sharma, an ESI Insured Person working as a watchman at PVR Mall, Faridabad, was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer. Getting hopeless & helpless after consulting many doctors in Haryana and fearing the enormous amount of money required for the treatment of cancer, she finally visited ESIC Medical college & hospital, Faridabad where the team of expert doctors at the oncology department started her treatment. After a cashless treatment comprising of surgical procedure of mastectomy and rigorous cycles of chemotherapy, by the team of Dr. Vivek Agarwal, Dr. Hemant Atri, Dr. Nisha and Dr. Maitri, today Smt. Premlata is leading a healthy life.
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Bhupendra Yadav in a tweet shared the successful treatment of Smt. Premlata, an ESI beneficiary from the Panera Kalan Village in the state of Haryana, at the ESIC Medical college and hospital, Faridabad, Haryana.
The team of expert doctors at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana said that breast cancer can be treated successfully, if detected early and prescribed treatment protocol is followed. If any lump is observed on the breast region by any woman, they should immediately get checked by a medical practitioner for early detection of breast cancer.
ESIC, an organisation under the administrative control of Ministry of Labour & Employment, provides social security benefits including host of cash benefits and comprehensive medical care to Insured Workers and their family members and is contributing towards “Healthy Workforce – Prosperous India”.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Organic Farming in Punjab
Around 6000 Farmers Adopted Organic under PKVY in the State of Punjab
The details of funds allocated/released/utilized by the State of Punjab under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  during the last three years is as:

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S.No
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Year
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Funds allocated
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Fund Released
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Fund Utilized
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1
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2018-19
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806.35
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-
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-
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2
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2019-20
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559.06
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292.38
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292.38
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3
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2020-21
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201.96
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1572.56
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-
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|
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Total
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1567.37
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1864.94|
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292.38Release is more than allocation because balance amount of previous year activities were released in
2020-21
Under the PKVY Scheme 200 clusters have been sanctioned during the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 and 100 clusters during the period 2018-19 to 2020-21. During this period a total of 6000 numbers of farmers adopted organic under PKVY in the State of Punjab.
Government is implementing Parampragat Krishi Vikas Yojana  and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region  Schemes for promotion of organic farming in the country. Under these schemes, there is a provision for training and capacity building of farmers. Under PKVY a financial assistance of Rs 7500/- per farmer for three year is provided for capacity building. Whereas under MOVCDNER, there is provision of financial assistance of Rs 10,000 per farmer for three year for training, handholding and certification.
National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming , Ghaziabad, a subordinate office of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  spreads awareness on organic and natural farming through organization of Javik Kheti Samelan, field demonstration and farmers training and also through print and electronic media .
The details of training and demonstration programme on organic and natural farming conducted by NCONF for the State of Punjab during last three years is as under:
 3 number of “Two days training of field functionaries /Extension Officers” for 61 farmers,
 3 number of “One days training field cum field demonstration” for 153 farmers
 2 number of online “Seven days training programme” for different States which benefitted 93 persons.
 41 days “Online Outreach programme” for different States, benefiting 527 farmers including farmers of Punjab.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
50,000 Made in India Ventilators under PM CARES Fund to fight COVID-19
PM CARES Fund Trust has allocated Rs. 2000 crore for supply of 50000 ‘Made-in-India’ ventilators to government run COVID hospitals in all States/UTs. Further, a sum of Rs. 1000 crore has been allocated for the welfare of migrant labourers.
Out of the 50000 ventilators, 30000 ventilators are being manufactured by M/s Bharat Electronics Limited. The remaining 20000 ventilators are being manufactured by AgVa Healthcare , AMTZ Basic , AMTZ High End  and Allied Medical . So far 2923 ventilators have been manufactured, out of which 1340 ventilators have already been delivered to the States/UTs. The prominent recipients include Maharashtra , Delhi , Gujarat , Bihar , Karnataka , Rajasthan . By the end of June 2020, additional 14,000 ventilators will be delivered to all States/UTs.
Further a sum of Rs. 1000 crore has already been released to States/UTs for welfare of the migrant labourers. The distribution of the fund is based on the formula of 50% weightage for the population as per 2011 census, 40% weightage for number of positive COVID-19 cases and 10 % for equal distribution among all the States/UTs. This assistance is to be used for arranging accommodation, food, medical treatment and transportation of the migrants. The main recipients of the grant are Maharashtra , Uttar Pradesh , Tamil Nadu , Gujarat , Delhi , West Bengal , Bihar , Madhya Pradesh , Rajasthan  and Karnataka .
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
An additional area of 2.51 lakh hac. covered under protected cultivation including green house structures towards horticulture promotion in eight years: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today said an additional area of 2.51 lakh hac. has been covered under protected cultivation including green house structures towards horticulture promotion since inception of the MIDH scheme i.e. from 2014-15 to 2021-22. An expenditure of Rs. 2963.91 crore has been reported by the States, he said.
Shri Tomar said, since the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture  scheme is being implemented by State Governments, therefore, the beneficiary data is available with the States.
Shri Tomar laid a Statement on the table of the Rajya Sabha in reply to a question on promoting Greenhouse Farming. He said, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing the MIDH Centrally Sponsored Scheme in all States/UTs for holistic development of horticulture in the country. Under MIDH, assistance is provided for the promotion of protected cultivation including greenhouse through various interventions. Details of the components are as under:
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Name of the Component
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Pattern of Assistance
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Maximum area per beneficiary
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Green House Structure
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50% of the maximum permissible cost
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4000 sq. m.
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Shade Net House
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Walk in tunnels
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Plastic Tunnels
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50% of the maximum permissible cost
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1000 sq. m.
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Anti Bird/Anti Hail Nets
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50% of the maximum permissible cost
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5000 sq. m.
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Plastic Mulching
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50% of the maximum permissible cost
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2 ha
Special Service and Features
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan directs Lakshadweep administration to adopt innovative and scientific ideas in marketing sector to help Fisherman
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan directs Lakshadweep administration to adopt innovative and scientific ideas in marketing sector to help Fisherman.
Arriving in Agatti from Bangaram Island this morning, he flagged off a campaign cycle rally organized by a group of students and fishermen on Agatti Island as part of the ongoing National Unity Day celebrations in Lakshadweep. He then cycled a short distance with the children and took part in the rally. He visited the tuna fish processing areas in Lakshadweep where the fishermen follow a traditional fish processing method. There he interacted with fishermen and got an insight into the difficulties faced by the islanders, especially in the field of fish processing, through direct communication with them.The fishermen elaborated on the problems they faced in the fish processing and marketing sectors. After listening to their problems, the Minister instructed the officials accompanying him for a swift redressal. The Union Minister directed top officials of the Lakshadweep administration to adopt innovative and scientific ideas in the fisheries sector of Lakshadweep and to start the necessary processes immediately, especially in the marketing sector to ensure basic pricing.
The Minister was accompanied by the Adviser to the Administrator Shri A. Anbarasu, Fisheries Secretaries Shri K. T. Damodar, Shri O. P. Mishra and other senior officials.The Minister then had lunch with the fishermen. During the meal, he asked each worker about the problems facing Lakshadweep in the fisheries sector. He planted saplings at the jetty area, the gateway to Agatti Island. He later visited patients at the Island's specialty hospital.
After completing his three-day official visit to Lakshadweep, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan returned to Kochi from Agatti Airport this afternoon.
Finance Commission
Meeting of Finance Commission with the Defence Ministry
The Fifteenth Finance Commission headed by Shri N.K. Singh held a meeting with the Ministry of Defence led by the RakshaMantri, Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today.
It will be recalled that a notification was brought out by the Ministry of Finance on 29July, 2019 following an Order made by the President of India. By this Order, the Terms of Reference  of the 15th Finance Commission was amended and Paragraph 9A was inserted in the ToR namely: “The Commission shall also examine whether a separate mechanism for funding of defence and internal security ought to be set up, and if so, how such a mechanism could be operationalised.”
It is in follow-up of this revised ToR that today’s meeting was held. The Ministry of Defence gave its Fund Projections for the period 2020-2025 - which is also the award period of the 15th Finance Commission.
The Commission was informed that the Ministry was exploring a number of Alternative Sources of funding.
The Commission assured the Ministry of Defence that it would take into consideration all the suggestions made that would help to increase the overall capital space of the Ministry, bring about predictability and help the Ministry in its defence preparedness.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 203.21 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 42,20,625 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,46,323
- Active cases stand at 0.33%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.47%
- 19,216 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,32,86,787
- 20,557 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 87.40 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,96,783 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Power
India’s first; and one of world’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri
Precursor to large scale Hydrogen energy storage projects
NTPC has awarded a project of “Standalone Fuel-Cell based Micro-grid with hydrogen production using electrolyser in NTPC Guest House at Simhadri ”. It is India’s first Green Hydrogen based Energy Storage Project. It would be a precursor to large scale hydrogen energy storage projects and would be useful for studying and deploying multiple microgrids in various off grid and strategic locations of the country.
The hydrogen would be produced using the advanced 240 kW Solid Oxide Electrolyser by taking input power from the nearby Floating Solar project. The hydrogen produced during sunshine hours would be stored at high pressure and would be electrified using a 50 kW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell. The system would work in standalone mode from 5PM in the evening to 7AM in the morning.
This unique project configuration is designed in-house by NTPC. It is a unique project for India and would open doors for decarbonising the far-off regions of the country like Ladakh, J&K etc., hitherto dependent on diesel generators. The project is in-line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister for becoming carbon neutral by 2070 and making Ladakh a carbon neutral territory.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Septic Tank Cleaners
The Government takes a serious cognizance of the deaths occurring due to hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and non observance of safety precautions as prescribed under the “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Rules, 2013”.
State-wise details of persons who are reported to have died due to hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks during the last five and current years are at Annexure.
: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has also formulated “National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem”  particularly to stop deaths of Sewers and Septic Tank Workers . NAMASTE intends formalization of system of cleaning of sewers and septic tanks operations so that only trained workers are engaged in cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and no person loses life due to hazardous cleaning.
Annexure
Year-wise and State wise details of death of persons in sewers and septic tanks during the last five years and current year.
|
|
S. No.
|
|
Name of State/UT
|
|
2017
|
|
2018
|
|
2019
|
|
2020
|
|
2021
|
|
2022
|
|
Total No. of death
|
|
Total No. of death
|
|
Total No. of death
|
|
Total No. of death
|
|
Total No. of death
|
|
Total No. of death
|
|
-
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2
|
|
9
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
Bihar
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Chhatisgarh
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Delhi
|
|
13
|
|
11
|
|
10
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
Dadra Nagar & Haveli
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
7
|
|
2
|
|
14
|
|
0
|
|
5
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
Haryana
|
|
11
|
|
6
|
|
16
|
|
0
|
|
5
|
|
13
|
|
-
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
3
|
|
9
|
|
7
|
|
2
|
|
5
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Kerala
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
6
|
|
5
|
|
17
|
|
4
|
|
0
|
|
12
|
|
-
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Odisha
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Punjab
|
|
8
|
|
2
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
6
|
|
2
|
|
5
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
7
|
|
9
|
|
13
|
|
9
|
|
8
|
|
10
|
|
-
|
|
Telangana
|
|
2
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
17
|
|
8
|
|
28
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
-
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
10
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
100
|
|
67
|
|
117
|
|
19
|
|
49
|
|
48
This information was given by The Minister of State Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Prime Minister's Office
English translation of Prime Minister’s remarks at the event on Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment  & India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Your Highnesses,
Excellencies,
I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all of you for this special event.
I am delighted to co-chair this event alongside my friend, President Biden.
Today, we all have seen an important and historic agreement being concluded.
In the coming time, it will become an effective medium of economic integration between India, West Asia and Europe.
It will offer a sustainable direction for global connectivity and development.
I congratulate,
His Excellency President Biden,
His Royal Highness, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman,
His Royal Highness, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed,
His Excellency, President Macron,
His Excellency, Chancellor Scholz,
Her Excellency, Prime Minister Meloni, and
Her Excellency, President von der Leyen,
on this initiative.
Friends,
Robust connectivity and infrastructure serve as the foundational pillars for the advancement of human civilization.
India has accorded utmost priority to these domains in its developmental voyage.
In addition to physical infrastructure, there is an unprecedented scale of investment being directed towards social, digital, and financial infrastructure.
Through these efforts, we are laying the strong foundation of a developed India.
As a reliable partner in many countries of the Global South, we have implemented infrastructure projects in areas such as energy, railways, water, technology parks, and more.
Throughout these endeavors, we have placed a particular emphasis on a demand-driven and transparent approach.
Through PGII, we can make a significant contribution in reducing the infrastructure gap in the countries of the Global South.
Friends,
India does not measure connectivity with regional boundaries.
Increasing connectivity with all regions has been India's main priority.
We believe that connectivity is a source of increasing not only mutual trade but also mutual trust between different countries.
While promoting connectivity initiatives, it is important to ensure certain fundamental principles are followed, such as:
Adherence to international norms, rules and laws.
Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.
Promoting financial viability instead of debt burden.
And to follow all the environmental parameters.
Today, when we are taking such a big initiative of connectivity, we are sowing the seeds of expanding the dreams of the coming generations.
I convey my best wishes to all the leaders on this historic occasion and thank you all very much.
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister's Press Statement. Original Press Statement were delivered in Hindi.